Orange County awards more than $1 million in 2019 municipal grant

GOSHEN — Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus has announced the 2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Awards, providing more than $1 million across 18 projects, benefiting 17 municipalities.

These awards will enable communities to address local needs by pursuing a variety of infrastructure, ADA accessibility and community development projects.

“The county continues to partner with municipalities to ensure they can access the most effective resources, including federal grant programs,” Neuhaus said in the press release announcing the awards. “Through our Office of Community Development, we develop these meaningful partnerships and pursue high-impact projects that will improve the lives of Orange County residents. These CDBG grants will help committed local leaders across the county build better roads, sewer and water systems, and ensure access to public facilities for everyone.”

The Community Development Block Grant funds are allocated annually to Orange County through the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered by the Orange County Office of Community Development.

The program enables states and local governments to undertake a wide variety of activities intended to create suitable living environments and generate economic opportunities principally for people with low to moderate income.

Orange County Community Development Block Grants

The 2019 Orange County Community Development Block Grant Awards announced this week included:• Town of Blooming Grove: Lasser Park ADA Accessible Sidewalk, $25,000• Town of Cornwall: Broadway ADA Accessible Sidewalks, $70,000• Town of Monroe: Senior Center HVAC System Replacement, $16,000• Town of Monroe: ADA Accessible Automation of Senior Center Doors, $13,000• Town of Tuxedo: Town Hall ADA Accessible Access Door and Ramp, $65,000• Village of Goshen: Bruen Place and St. James Place Water System Improvements, $200,000• Village of Greenwood Lake: Village Hall ADA Accessible Doors and Bathrooms, $70,000• Village of Monroe: Spring Street Sidewalk Replacement, $50,000